Tag: US 12″

May 9, 2012

Stevie Nicks – I Can’t Wait (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Produced by Jimmy Iovine & Rick Nowles “I Can’t Wait” was the second single taken from Rock a Little the third studio album by Stevie Nicks released in late 1985 while Fleetwood Mac were still on a lengthy hiatus following their album Mirage in 1982, “I Can’t Wait” debuted on the Billbord Hot 100 on February 22, 1986. After staying on the charts for eight weeks the single peaked at #16 on March 8, 1986.

The US 12″ release of “I Can’t Wait” contained five remixes, Chris Lord-Alge contributed the Rock Mix and the Dub Rock Mix while Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero worked their magic on the Dance Mix and Dub Dance Mix. The 12″ also features a Special Remix of the album track “The Nightmare” also remixed by Chris Lord-Alge.

SIDE A:
I Can’t Wait (Rock Mix) 5:57
I Can’t Wait (Dance Mix) 6:20

SIDE B:
The Nightmare (Special Remix) 6:38
I Can’t Wait (Dub Dance Mix) 4:23
I Can’t Wait (Dub Rock Mix) 5:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	I Can’t Wait	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#16
1986	I Can’t Wait	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#6
1986	I Can’t Wait	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	#26

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Modern Records – 0-96825
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero (tracks: A2, B2)
Keyboards [Additional] – David LeBolt
Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Rick Nowles*

NOTES:
Original versions appear on the Stevie Nicks album “ROCK A Little”

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May 7, 2012

Wet Wet Wet – Sweet Little Mystery (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

R E Q U E S T

Wet Wet Wet are a Scottish pop rock band that formed in the 1980s. They scored a number of hits in the British charts and around the world. The band is composed of Marti Pellow (vocals), Tommy Cunningham (drums, vocals), Graeme Clark (bass, vocals) and Neil Mitchell (keyboards, vocals). A fifth, unofficial member, Graeme Duffin (lead guitar, vocals), has been with them since 1983.

“Sweet Little Mystery” was the second single from Wet Wet Wet’s debut album, Popped In Souled Out. It was released on 20 July 1987 and reached #5 in the UK charts.

Marti Pellow recorded his own version of the song for inclusion on his 2002 album Marti Pellow Sings the Hits of Wet Wet Wet & Smile.

SIDE A:
Sweet Little Mystery (Mister E. Mix) 6:08
Remix – Eric Calvi

SIDE B:
Sweet Little Mystery (Dub Version) 7:13
Remix – Eric Calvi

Sweet Little Mystery (7″ Version) 3:42

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: UNI Records – UNI-8005
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
Credits: Photography – Nick Peacock, Robert Erdmann
Producer – Axel Kröll, Michael Baker
Producer [Additional Overdubs] – JWWWL
Written-By – Graeme Clark, Martyn*, Marti Pellow, Neil Mitchell, Tommy Cunningham

NOTES:
Original version on the Lp “Popped In Souled Out”

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May 4, 2012

Lene Lovich – Blue Hotel (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

Released in 1982 by Stiff Records “Blue Hotel” was the second single lifted from the Lene Lovich LP No Mans Land. The single failed to make any impact on the US charts but did peak at #100 on the German Media Control Charts.

This 12″ contains great mixes by M & M and Bob Clearmountain.

SIDE A:
Blue Hotel (Dance Mix) 5:17
Edited By – Jane Brinton, John Morales & Sergio Munzibai

SIDE B:
Blue Hotel 3:42
Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (generic)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 03799
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave
Credits: Producer – Lene Lovich, Les Chappell

NOTES:
Special versions rom the Stiff/Epic Lp “No-Man’s-Land” ARE 38399

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April 3, 2012

Tina Turner – Afterglow (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

REQUEST

“Afterglow” is the name of a song recorded by Tina Turner, written and produced by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle. It appeared on her 1986 album Break Every Rule, and featured Steve Winwood on keyboards. The song was the eighth and final song from the album to be released as a single, if only in the United States. It failed to crack the US Hot 100, but it reached #2 on the US dance charts and #20 on the Adult Contemporary chart. A promo video for the track was filmed as part of the Break Every Rule TV special in 1986, in which it was the opening number. It shows Turner performing the song in her dressing room at the club Le Zero in Paris as she is preparing to go on stage.

SIDE A:
Afterglow (12″ Vocal Dance Mix) 7:13
Afterglow (7″ Mix) 4:15

SIDE B:
Afterglow (Glowing Dub) 6:16
Afterglow (Tina’s House Mix) 6:38
Afterglow (Tinapella) 4:41

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Mint (Generic)

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Afterglow	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#5

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – V-15349
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock, Deep House, Garage House
Credits: Edited By – Tuta Aquino
Engineer – Hugo Dwyer
Producer – Terry Britten
Programmed By – Eric Kupper
Remix – Justin Strauss, Murray Elias

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP “BREAK EVERY RULE”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi